Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes
Récits d’un bourgeois de Valenciennes aka The Chronicle of a Bourgeois of Valenciennes is a vivid 14th-century vernacular chronicle written by an anonymous urban chronicler from Valenciennes in the County of Hainaut. It survives in a manuscript that describes local and regional history from about 1253 to 1366, blending chronology, narrative episodes, and eyewitness-style accounts of political, military, and social events in medieval France, Flanders, and the Low Countries. The work begins with a chronological framework of events affecting Valenciennes and its region under rulers such as King Philip VI of France and the shifting allegiances of local nobility. It includes accounts of conflicts, sieges, diplomatic manoeuvres, and the impact of broader struggles like the Hundred Years’ War on urban life in Hainaut. Written from the perspective of a burgher (bourgeois) rather than a monastery or royal court, the chronicle offers a rare lay viewpoint on high politics and warfare, reflecting how merchants, townspeople, and civic institutions experienced the turbulence of the 13th and 14th centuries. Its narrative style combines straightforward reporting of events with moral and civic observations, making it a valuable source for readers interested in medieval urban society, regional politics, and the lived experience of war and governance in pre-modern Europe.
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Paternal Family Tree: Hickman aka Windsor
Before 20th October 1743 Michael Dahl (age 84). Portrait of Charlotte Jane Windsor Marchioness Bute.
In 1746 Charlotte Jane Windsor Marchioness Bute was born to [her father] Herbert Windsor 2nd Viscount Windsor and [her mother] Alice Clavering Viscountess Windsor.
On 25th January 1758 [her father] Herbert Windsor 2nd Viscount Windsor died. Viscount Windsor, Baron Mountjoy extinct.
On 12th November 1766 John Stuart 1st Marquis of the Isle of Bute (age 22) and Charlotte Jane Windsor Marchioness Bute (age 20) were married. He the son of John Stuart 3rd Earl Bute (age 53) and Mary Wortley-Montagu Countess Bute (age 48). They were half fifth cousin once removed.
On 25th September 1767 [her son] John Stuart was born to [her husband] John Stuart 1st Marquis of the Isle of Bute (age 23) and Charlotte Jane Windsor Marchioness Bute (age 21) at Grosvenor Square, Belgravia. He married 12th October 1792 Elizabeth Penelope Mcdouall Crichton, daughter of Patrick Mcdouall Crichton 6th Earl Dumfries, and had issue.
On 7th May 1773 [her son] Evelyn Stuart was born to [her husband] John Stuart 1st Marquis of the Isle of Bute (age 28) and Charlotte Jane Windsor Marchioness Bute (age 27).
Around 1775 [her daughter] Charlotte Stuart was born to [her husband] John Stuart 1st Marquis of the Isle of Bute (age 30) and Charlotte Jane Windsor Marchioness Bute (age 29).
Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.
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On 24th November 1776 [her mother] Alice Clavering Viscountess Windsor died.
On 7th June 1777 [her son] Henry Crichton-Stuart was born to [her husband] John Stuart 1st Marquis of the Isle of Bute (age 32) and Charlotte Jane Windsor Marchioness Bute (age 31). He married 15th July 1802 his sixth cousin Gertrude Amelia Mason Villiers, daughter of George Mason aka Villiers 2nd Earl Grandison and Gertrude Seymour-Conway, and had issue.
On 18th November 1778 [her son] William Stuart was born to [her husband] John Stuart 1st Marquis of the Isle of Bute (age 34) and Charlotte Jane Windsor Marchioness Bute (age 32).
On 1st March 1780 [her son] George Stuart was born to [her husband] John Stuart 1st Marquis of the Isle of Bute (age 35) and Charlotte Jane Windsor Marchioness Bute (age 34).
Before 1781 John Dawson 1st Earl Portarlington (age 36) and [her sister-in-law] Caroline Stuart Countess Portarlington (age 18) were married. She the daughter of [her father-in-law] John Stuart 3rd Earl Bute (age 67) and [her mother-in-law] Mary Wortley-Montagu Countess Bute (age 62).
On 24th May 1784 James Lowther 1st Earl Lonsdale (age 47) was created 1st Baron Lowther. [her sister-in-law] Mary Stuart Countess Lonsdale (age 43) by marriage Baroness Lowther.
On 24th May 1784 James Lowther 1st Earl Lonsdale (age 47) was created 1st Earl Lonsdale. [her sister-in-law] Mary Stuart Countess Lonsdale (age 43) by marriage Countess Lonsdale.
In 1785 John Dawson 1st Earl Portarlington (age 40) was created 1st Earl Portarlington. [her sister-in-law] Caroline Stuart Countess Portarlington (age 22) by marriage Countess Portarlington.
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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On 10th March 1792 [her father-in-law] John Stuart 3rd Earl Bute (age 78) died. His son [her husband] John (age 47) succeeded 4th Earl Bute. Charlotte Jane Windsor Marchioness Bute (age 46) by marriage Countess Bute.
On 12th October 1792 [her son] John Stuart (age 25) and [her daughter-in-law] Elizabeth Penelope Mcdouall Crichton (age 19) were married. She the daughter of Patrick Mcdouall Crichton 6th Earl Dumfries (age 65). He the son of [her husband] John Stuart 1st Marquis of the Isle of Bute (age 48) and Charlotte Jane Windsor Marchioness Bute (age 46).
On 22nd January 1794 [her son] John Stuart (age 26) died.
The London Gazette 13868. Whitehall, February 20 [1796]. The King has been pleased to grant thc Dignities of Viscount, Earl and Marquis of the Kingdom of Great Britain to the Right Honorable [her husband] John Earl of Bute (age 51), His Majesty's Ambassador Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary at the Court of Spain, and to the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Names, Stile and Titles of Viscount Mountjoy, of the Isle of Wight, Earl of Windsor, and Marquis of the Isle of Bute. [Charlotte Jane Windsor Marchioness Bute (age 50) by marriage Marchioness of the Isle of Bute.]
On 26th October 1797 James Lowther 1st Earl Lonsdale (age 61) was created 1st Viscount Lowther. [her sister-in-law] Mary Stuart Countess Lonsdale (age 56) by marriage Viscountess Lowther.
On 12th December 1799 [her husband] John Stuart 1st Marquis of the Isle of Bute (age 55) was appointed Fellow of the Royal Society.
In 1800 Charlotte Jane Windsor Marchioness Bute (age 54) died.
On 28th January 1800 [her former husband] John Stuart 1st Marquis of the Isle of Bute (age 55) and Frances Coutts Marchioness Bute were married. She by marriage Marchioness of the Isle of Bute. He the son of [her former father-in-law] John Stuart 3rd Earl Bute and [her former mother-in-law] Mary Wortley-Montagu Countess Bute.
Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
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On 16th November 1814 [her former husband] John Stuart 1st Marquis of the Isle of Bute (age 70) died. His grandson [her grandson] John (age 21) succeeded 2nd Marquis of the Isle of Bute, 5th Earl Bute, 2nd Earl of Windsor, 2nd Viscount Mountjoy of the Isle of Wight.
[her father] Herbert Windsor 2nd Viscount Windsor and [her mother] Alice Clavering Viscountess Windsor were married.
Kings Wessex: Great x 21 Grand Daughter of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 18 Grand Daughter of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 24 Grand Daughter of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 19 Grand Daughter of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings Godwinson: Great x 22 Grand Daughter of King Harold II of England
Kings England: Great x 12 Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 20 Grand Daughter of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 27 Grand Daughter of Charles "Charlemagne aka Great" King of the Franks King Lombardy Holy Roman Emperor
Kings France: Great x 22 Grand Daughter of Hugh I King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 25 Grand Daughter of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Great x 4 Grandfather: Anthony Hickman
Great x 3 Grandfather: Walter Hickman
Great x 2 Grandfather: Dixie Hickman of Kew
Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Hickman Windsor 1st Earl Plymouth 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Edward Windsor 3rd Baron Windsor 9 x Great Grand Son of King Henry III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Windsor 5th Baron Windsor 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Katherine Vere Baroness Windsor 
7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Windsor 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
GrandFather: Thomas Windsor 1st Viscount Windsor 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Lewis Mautlaine aka Widdrington
Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Widdrington
Great x 1 Grandmother: Ursula Widdrington Countess Plymouth 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Fairfax 1st Lord Fairfax of Cameron 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Ferdinando Fairfax 2nd Lord Fairfax of Cameron 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Ellen Aske 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Frances Fairfax 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Edmund Sheffield 1st Earl Mulgrave 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Mary Sheffield 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Ursula Tyrwhitt 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Father: Herbert Windsor 2nd Viscount Windsor 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Herbert 2nd Earl Pembroke 
6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Philip Herbert 4th Earl Pembroke 1st Earl Montgomery 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Mary Sidney Countess Pembroke 
9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Philip Herbert 5th Earl Pembroke 2nd Earl Montgomery 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Edward de Vere 17th Earl of Oxford 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Susan Vere Countess Montgomery 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Cecil Countess of Oxford 
11 x Great Grand Daughter of King John of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: Philip "Infamous Earl" Herbert 7th Earl Pembroke 4th Earl Montgomery 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: George Villiers of Brokesby 
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Villiers 1st Baronet
Great x 4 Grandmother: Audrey Saunders
Great x 2 Grandmother: Catherine Villiers Countess Pembroke and Montgomery
Great x 3 Grandmother: Rebecca Roper Lady Villiers 
GrandMother: Charlotte Herbert Viscountess Windsor 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Guillaume de Penancoët Seigneur de Kéroualle
Great x 1 Grandmother: Henrietta Kéroualle Countess Pembroke and Montgomery
Charlotte Jane Windsor Marchioness Bute 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: James Clavering 
7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: John James Clavering 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: James Clavering 1st Baronet 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Clavering 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Lionel Maddison
Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Maddison
Great x 4 Grandmother: Jane Seymour
Great x 2 Grandmother: Jane Madisson
Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Barker of Newcastle upon Tyne
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Barker
GrandFather: John Clavering of Axwell 3rd Baronet 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Savile 
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Savile
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Ramsden
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Savile
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Wentworth of North Elmsall in Yorkshire 
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Wentworth
Great x 1 Grandmother: Dorothy Savile
Mother: Alice Clavering Viscountess Windsor 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England